Job Description
Full Time Early Years Educator
30-35 hours weekly
Term Time position but paid for 44 weeks
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Role:
To support and assist in the provision of early education day to the highest quality in a holistic setting for preschool children
2. Be willing to work with children of various ages
3. Perform a variety of tasks, such as aiding toileting, sterilising and engaging in play
4. Conduct observations of children
5. Follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times
6. Cleaning, tidying and storage of equipment and toys after use
7. Co-ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for different age groups
8. Maintain room, and equipment, to ensure the health and safety of children at all times
9. Ensure a good standard of hygiene
10. Organise materials and toys to the benefit of children
11. Support childrens developments emotional, social, physical and cognitive in carrying out activities
12. Attend meetings and undergo training as required
13. Be aware of child protection procedures and advise manager should you have any concerns about a child
14. Maintain strict confidentiality, any breach of confidentiality about children or their families will constitute gross misconduct
15. Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time
The successful candidate must have
16. Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare
17. Minimum 1 year work experience with different ages of children (preschool and afterschool)
18. Ability to work as part of a team
19. Kindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of children
20. Good Communication and Relating Skills with children, staff and parents
21. Have a sense of humour
22. Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
23. First Aid
24. Complete Garda Vetting
25. Manual Handling
26. Children First
Hours
30-35
Salary
Depends on Qualifications and Experience
Job Location
Ashbounre. County Meath
Qualification Level
Minimum QQI/Fetac Level 5, Minimum QQI/Fetac Level 6